I was honest.

Today I went for my first anxiety session. It was nerve wracking at first but eventually got settled in.

At the beginning they gave us all a questionnaire to fill in. It was standard questions for someone with anxiety. There was also a question saying " have you thought about making plans to end your life" I said sometimes I do.

At the break I got singled out and spoken to about why I said that. I felt that I was being honest but I didn't expect to be singled out because of it. Should I not be honest?

Be honest. Not being honest will set you back and they won't be able to treat you because they will not know what exactly they are treating. You were singled out because of concern for your safety probably. You are probably thinking they will lock you up for being honest, being honest with my therapist has helped me immensely but we do have a deal that if I am feeling like I am in immediate danger that I tell her.

Be honest, it is the only way to get the help you require. Better safe than sorry. I am glad you settled in at the session, I hope you continue to improve. What did they ask when they singled you out?

Thanks for your reply terry and petal, they took me to the side and asked what my plans were and if I would go through with it, they also asked why I hadn't done it and if I have tried before. I actually think it's made me feel worse after going to it, I now do feel very empty and confused

Would you have felt better if talking to them and saying that and they acted like they did not care? Pulling aside to express concern and check on your safety and well being seems a very reasonable thing and preferable to the attitude of some that they don't care and don't want to be bothered with "your" problems...

Hi jumpmaster. I do understand that they have a duty of care but I think because I have never been put on the spot like that before it was very daunting. I really don't know what to expect from this course I am doing